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Watford loanee Nathaniel Chalobah is one of five new faces in England Under-21s' squad for next week’s international against Northern Ireland.

England's play-off victory over Serbia means they have qualified for next summer's European Championships so Stuart Pearce has decided to look to the future for next Tuesday's game at Blackpool’s Bloomfield Road, kick-off 7.45pm.

Along with 17-year-old Chelsea starlet Chalobah, Pearce has also given first call-ups to Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, Leicester City defender Liam Moore, Derby County midfielder Will Hughes and Arsenal forward Benik Afobe.

"This will be an opportunity for a number of younger players, and those who have not had much game time, to impress and put themselves in contention for a place on the plane next summer," Pearce told TheFA.com.

"There are young players within this group who will be able to go again with the Under-21s for the 2015 campaign, so every chance to play for England will give them experience they will no doubt call upon in the future."

If England Under-21s can beat the Irish then it would make it six consecutive victories - which would equal a record that dates back to 1991.

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JoeWFC_12
5:01pm Thu 8 Nov 12

Well deserved in my estimation!

All the talk seems to be on Sterling & Shelvey. Chalobah has equally been impressive, and its a shame that he hasnt been spoken about in the same regard. Hoping we can keep him until the end of the season!

I've said it all season thus far...draw us a Premiership Club in the FA Cup, which will give us the platform to show the country what we are about & the potential we have in the team!

COYH

Well deserved in my estimation!
All the talk seems to be on Sterling & Shelvey. Chalobah has equally been impressive, and its a shame that he hasnt been spoken about in the same regard. Hoping we can keep him until the end of the season!
I've said it all season thus far...draw us a Premiership Club in the FA Cup, which will give us the platform to show the country what we are about & the potential we have in the team!
COYHJoeWFC_12

Well deserved in my estimation!

All the talk seems to be on Sterling & Shelvey. Chalobah has equally been impressive, and its a shame that he hasnt been spoken about in the same regard. Hoping we can keep him until the end of the season!

I've said it all season thus far...draw us a Premiership Club in the FA Cup, which will give us the platform to show the country what we are about & the potential we have in the team!

COYH

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buckshornet
10:46pm Thu 8 Nov 12

he has been very good but under performed big time vs millwall.he needs competion like a few others.seems strange to say it with the size of our squad but key players need to come back to push a few players on to more consistant performances.

he has been very good but under performed big time vs millwall.he needs competion like a few others.seems strange to say it with the size of our squad but key players need to come back to push a few players on to more consistant performances.buckshornet

he has been very good but under performed big time vs millwall.he needs competion like a few others.seems strange to say it with the size of our squad but key players need to come back to push a few players on to more consistant performances.

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